Signature Clayton Tour Experience: Gilded, Not Golden
Event information
January 25, 2026
10:15 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
Check in at the Grable Visitor Center
Description:
Tours run Tuesdays through Sundays
Times: 10:15 a.m. through 3:00* p.m.
Duration: 75 minutes
Suggested Ages: Most appropriate for ages 9 and up
Immerse yourself in 1892, a pivotal year for our nation, Pittsburgh, and the Frick family.
*Available tour times may vary
Tours run Tuesdays through Sundays
About the Tour
Just announced! Gilded, Not Golden, the newly reinterpreted tour of Clayton, won a 2024 Leadership in History Award from the American Association for State and Local History.
Look beneath the “gilded” surface of the late 19th century to reveal the era's more complicated truths. Discover Pittsburgh’s influence as an industrial powerhouse through a shared dialogue about the ongoing legacies of the Gilded Age.
"The tour guide did an excellent job of explaining the house details, decorative arts, family history & Gilded Age, in general. I particularly liked how history of the working class was woven in as a counterpoint to the lavish lifestyle of the wealthy."
- Claire L.
The Gilded Age was an era not only of immense wealth and progress, but also rapid industrialization, unprecedented immigration, and labor strife. Explore this pivotal time in our nation’s history at Clayton, the only remaining fully preserved Gilded Age mansion in Pittsburgh. Join your guide and other visitors for a conversational experience that shares the stories of the Frick family and other Pittsburghers, and considers how the legacy of the Gilded Age continues to affect us today.
Content advisory: 1892 was a tumultuous year for the Frick family and the Pittsburgh steel industry. For this reason, tours of Clayton deal with potentially challenging subject matter, including discussions of violence, grief, and child loss.
Members Hotline at 412-342-4086
Cost:
- Free for members
- $22 for Adults
- $20 for Seniors (65+)
- $20 for College Students (w/ ID)
- $15 for Youth (3-17)
- $2 for Museums for All (SNAP benefits recipients) with Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card
- Free for babies held in arms
- Free for Corporate Partners, Reciprocal Museum Members (NARM/ROAM)
Plan Your Visit:
- Clayton tours include the first and second floors. The first floor of the house is wheelchair accessible. Click for more information about accessibility.
- All Clayton tours begin at the Grable Visitor Center. Advance reservations are highly recommended.
- Group tours are available for groups of 11 or more. Learn more about reserving group tours.
